The Art of Purpose Fall Cycle: Application OPEN!

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July 15, 2025
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Program title "The Art of Purpose" on the left, with a spark in the upper right-hand corner; "Cohorts 2025" in bottom left and The Action Lab logo in bottom right.Program title "The Art of Purpose" on the left, with a spark in the upper right-hand corner; "Cohorts 2025" in bottom left and The Action Lab logo in bottom right.

The Art of Purpose is a transformative program designed to help community organizers deepen their leadership through the integration of political education and embodied practice. By weaving these components together, participants will cultivate a dynamic understanding of themselves, their relationships, their organizations, and the world, for the sake of making intentional change on all these levels.

After a wonderful spring cycle, we are accepting applications for the fall cycle of programming, which will run from September 24 to November 20, 2025.

Here is a list of outcomes that participants in Art of Purpose can expect to walk away with:

  • increased agency and choice in their actions, including under pressure;
  • concrete skills in communication, coordination, mutual accountability, and solidarity, enabling organizers to lead more effectively;
  • a deepened practice of analyzing themselves, their relationships, and society, to foster a more integrated and dynamic approach to organizing and (intentional) change;
  • community and connection with fellow participants and their organizations; and
  • the ability to apply the above towards a more vibrant life and greater impact in their organizing.

Click HERE for program details and a full calendar of events!

Click HERE to apply!

Please note that the application deadline is August 8, 2025.

If you have questions about The Art of Purpose, feel free to contact Matty via email at matthew@actionlabny.org.

🍂 We are excited to grow with you 🍂

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